FATHOM EVENT: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)

The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence’s mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic figure in the cause of Arab unity but his psychological instability threatens to undermine his achievements.

Nominated for 10 and winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best director and Best Original Score. Omar Sharif became the first Arab actor ever nominated for an Academy Award (Best supporting actor). Nominated for 7 and won 5 Golden Globes including Best supporting actor Omar Sharif, Best director and Best Picture – Drama. #5 on the American film Institute’s Top 100 films. In 1991, entered into the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. 94% on Rotton Tomatoes.

CAST: Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Claude Rains

DIRECTOR: David Lean

RUN TIME: 216 min